The Tourist
First edition
AuthorOlen Steinhauer
LanguageEnglish
GenreEspionage
PublisherMinotaur Books
Publication date
2009
Media typeHardcover and paperback
Pages408
ISBN0-312-37487-9
Followed byThe Nearest Exit 

The Tourist is an 2009 espionage novel written by Olen Steinhauer, that was featured on The New York Times' list of best sellers.[1]

Story

The story follows Milo Weaver, an agent with a secret branch of the CIA specializing in black ops known as the Tourists.[2]

Film adaptation

George Clooney's production company reportedly purchased the film rights to the novel in March 2009. It was rumored that Clooney intended to play the role of Weaver.[2]

In October 2023, it was reported that 20th Century Studios will adapt the novel into a film with Pablo Trapero set to direct.[3]

References

  1. "Best Sellers". The New York Times. March 27, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
  2. 1 2 Stasio, Marilyn (March 12, 2009). "Once a Spy …". The New York Times. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
  3. Kroll, Justin (October 3, 2023). "Pablo Trapero To Direct Adaptation Of Olen Steinhauer's 'The Tourist' For 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2023.


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